American Association of Pesticide Educators (AAPSE), 2019-present
Secretary, July 2021 - present
Northeast Regional Representative, January 2021 - July 2021
Northeast Greenhouse Conference Webinar Series & pesticide credit administration. October 26, 2022 & November 2, 9, 2022. online.
American Association of Pesticide Educators Annual Meeting. Buffalo, New York July 18-21, 2022.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 19, 2022 & Burlington, Vermont April 21, 2022.
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Meeting & pesticide credit administration. March 28, 2022. online.
Master Composter Course. Eight weeks, September-October, 2021. online.
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Meeting& pesticide credit administration. March 25, 2021. online.
Northeast Greenhouse Conference Webinar Series & pesticide credit administration. November 4, 11, 18, 2020 & December 2, 9, 16, 2020. online.
Northeast Region Pesticide Safety Education and Certification Meeting. EPA Region 1 Laboratory, North Chelmsford, MA. December 4 & 5, 2019.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 23, 2019 & Burlington, Vermont April 24, 2019.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 25, 2018 & Burlington, Vermont April 26, 2018.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 4, 2017 & Burlington, Vermont April 5, 2017.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Burlington, Vermont April 11, 2016 & White River Junction, Vermont April 14, 2016.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 9, 2015.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 8, 2014.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 23, 2013.
Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 18, 2012.
Influence of Plant Age, Soil Moisture, and Temperature Cycling Date on Container-Grown Herbaceous Perennials. Master of Science Thesis Defense, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. March 16, 2011
Mindful Pest Management. Extension Master Gardener Webinar. June 29, 2022. online.
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 19, 2022 & Burlington, Vermont April 21, 2022.
Pesticide Recertification Credit Resources. VTFGA & UVM Apple Program Annual Meeting. March 1, 2022. online.
Pesticide Certification Introduction. PSS 301 Plant Science Colloquium. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. March 17, 2020. online.
Pesticide Certification Introduction. PSS 208 Diversified Farm Planning. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. February 26, 2020.
Pesticide Certification Introduction. Pest Management Operators Annual Meeting. Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. Montpelier, Vermont. October 29, 2019.
Pesticide Certification Introduction. PSS 106 Entomology & Pest Management. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. October 17, 2019.
Preharvest Vineyard Management. Beginning Fruit Grower Program. University of Vermont Horticulture Research Education Center, Burlington, Vermont. August 6, 2019. http://blog.uvm.edu/fruit/2019/08/09/vineyard-management-at-veraison/
Apple Scouting IPM Workshop. Beginning Fruit Grower Program. University of Vermont Horticulture Research Education Center, Burlington, Vermont. May 16, 2019. http://blog.uvm.edu/fruit/2019/05/09/registration-for-may-16-apple-scouting-ipm-meeting/
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 23, 2019 & Burlington, Vermont April 24, 2019.
Pesticide Certification Introduction. PSS 301 Plant Science Colloquium. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. March 19, 2019.
Mindful Pest Management. Vermont Flower Show, Essex Junction, Vermont. March 2, 2019.
Pesticide Certification Introduction. VTFGA & UVM Apple Program Annual Meeting. Middlebury, Vermont. February 14, 2019.
2018 UVM-Nutrien Orchard Monitoring Project. VTFGA & UVM Apple Program Annual Meeting. Middlebury, Vermont. February 14, 2019. http://www.uvm.edu/~fruit/treefruit/tf_meetings/UVMScoutingProjectVTFGA19.pdf
Selection and Maintenance of Groundcovers. PSS 145 Turfgrass Management. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. September 10, 2018.
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 25, 2018 & Burlington, Vermont April 26, 2018.
2017 UVM-CPS Orchard Monitoring Project. VTFGA & UVM Apple Program Annual Meeting. Middlebury, Vermont. February 15, 2018. http://www.uvm.edu/~fruit/treefruit/tf_meetings/UVMCPSProjectVTFGA18.pdf
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. White River Junction, Vermont April 4, 2017 & Burlington, Vermont April 5, 2017.
Selection and Maintenance of Groundcovers. PSS 145 Turfgrass Management. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. September 19, 2016.
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Burlington, Vermont April 11, 2016 & White River Junction, Vermont April 14, 2016.
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 9, 2015.
Growing Grapes in Home Gardens. Vermont Flower Show, Essex Junction, Vermont. March 1, 2015.
Selection and Maintenance of Groundcovers. PSS 145 Turfgrass Management. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. September 10, 2014.
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 8, 2014.
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 23, 2013.
Selection and Maintenance of Groundcovers. PSS 145 Turfgrass Management. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. September 14, 2012.
Northeast CORE Manual Review. Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting. Vermont Technical College. Randolph, Vermont April 18, 2012.
What is wrong with my plant!? Diagnosing Common Pests and Diseases of Garden Plants. Garden & Landscape Symposium, Fort Ticonderoga, New York. April 14, 2012.
Influence of Plant Age, Soil Moisture, and Temperature Cycling Date on Container-Grown Herbaceous Perennials. Master of Science Thesis Defense, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. March 16, 2011
Growing Grapes in Home Gardens. Vermont Flower Show, Essex Junction, Vermont. March 4, 2011.
Selection and Maintenance of Groundcovers. PSS 145 Turfgrass Management. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. October 28, 2010.
Winegrapes and Organic Apples at the UVM Hort Farm. Vermont Flower Show, Essex Junction, Vermont. March 6, 2009.
Selection and Maintenance of Groundcovers. PSS 145 Turfgrass Management. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. February 12, 2009.
Winegrapes and Organic Apples at the UVM Hort Farm. Plant & Soil Science Seminar, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. December 10, 2008.
Beautiful Gardens of Montreal. Waterbury Garden Club, Waterbury, Vermont. October 15, 2008.
Cold Hardiness of Perennials. Northwest Vermont Master Gardener Chapter, Burlington, Vermont. April 17, 2008.
Beautiful Gardens of Montreal. Central Vermont Garden Show, Barre, Vermont. March 16, 2008.
Substitute lecturer. PSS 010 Home & Garden Horticulture. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. September 19, 2008.
UVM Tree Walk. Northwest Vermont Master Gardener Chapter, Burlington, Vermont. July 19, 2007.
Methods of Diagnosis. PSS 117/BOT 117 Plant Pathology. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. November 8, 2005.
Across the Fence, WCAX, CBS affiliate, Burlington, Vermont.
Gifts for Gardeners (16min, aired 12/18)
Gifts for Gardeners (16min, aired 12/17)
Holiday Gift Ideas (16min, aired 12/16) (Windows media)
Gifts for Gardeners (16min, aired 11/15) (Windows media)
Sowing Seeds (16min, aired 4/15) (Windows media)
Seed Sowing (16min, aired 4/14) (Windows media)
Gardening Gifts for 2013 (16min, aired 12/13) (Windows media)
Gardening Gifts for 2012 (16 min, aired 12/12) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Seed Sowing (16 min, aired 3/12) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Gifts for the Gardener (16 min, aired 12/11) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Seed Sowing (16 min, aired 3/11) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Holiday Garden Gifts (16 min, aired 12/10) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Seed Sowing (16min, aired 3/10) (blip.tv)
Garden Gifts (16min, aired 12/09) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Spring bulbs (16min, aired 9/09) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
In the Garden, WJOY AM 1230, Burlington, Vermont. Answer garden questions on call-in show as a substitute for Charlie Nardozzi. (aired 05/22)
Vermont Edition: Already February, And Still Waiting For Winter. Vermont Public Radio WVPS 107.9, Burlington, Vermont. Guest horticulturist. (aired 2/12)
In the Garden, WJOY AM 1230, Burlington, Vermont. Answer garden questions on call-in show as a substitute for Charlie Nardozzi. (aired 10/09)
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 16, 2019.
Historic Gardens of Connecticut Tour. Tour historic gardens, three top garden centers and nurseries, a campus botanical garden, and the home of American impressionism art. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. July 15-17, 2019.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 17, 2018.
Gardens of Western New England Tour. Tour historic gardens, a top retail garden store and perennial nursery, a botanical garden, and a presentation by an expert horticulturist. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. July 16-17, 2018.
Ottawa Mosaicultures and Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Tour unique horticultural world events. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 11-12, 2017.
Philadelphia Area Gardens Tour. Tour world-class gardens, an overview of historic Philadelphia, and two nationally-known flower trials. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. July 21-15, 2017.
Gardens of Seacoast Maine and New Hampshire Tour. Tour Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens, one of the top-rated botanical gardens in the country, nurseries, Strawbery Banke village and gardens in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and a presentation by nationally-known speaker Kerry Mendez. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. June 26-28, 2017.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 12, 2016.
Gardens of Newport Tour. Tour the Newport, Rhode Island Flower Show, some of the most impressive mansions in the country and their landscapes, the Green Animals topiary garden, and a large perennial nursery. Sponsored by Green Mountain Horticulture Tours and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. June 24-26, 2016.
Greenhouse Shopping Tour of the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont. Day tour of several Vermont greenhouses. Sponsored by University of Vermont and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. May 23, 2016.
Montreal Botanic Gardens and Jean-Talon Market Tour. Overnight tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display plus one of the largest produce markets in North America. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 14-15, 2015.
Gardens of Coastal Maine and New Hampshire Tour. Tour Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens, one of the top-rated botanical gardens in the country, nurseries, Strawbery Banke village and gardens in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. August 3-5, 2015.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. July 6, 2015.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 15, 2014.
Gardens of the Hudson Valley Tour. Tour the famous gardens of Frank Cabot, the earliest example of gardens by the famous Beatrix Farrand, gardens and mansion of famous Samuel Morse, and a winery tour. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. July 28-29, 2014.
Montreal Botanic Gardens and Mosaicultures Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display plus the International Mosaicultures. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension, the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. September 16, 2013.
Gardens of Greater Boston Tour. Tour Strawbery Banke village and gardens in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Tower Hill botanic garden, the world-famous Arnold Arboretum, and the historic seaport of Newburyport. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension. July 29-31, 2103.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension, the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 18, 2012.
Gardens of Western New England Tour. Tour of the Western Vermont and Massachusetts. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. July 23-24, 2012.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension, the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. September 19, 2011.
Vermont Gardens and Nurseries Tour. Tour of the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. July 25-26, 2011.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and a chance to see their famous Chinese lantern display. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. September 13, 2010.
Montreal Botanic Gardens and Biodome Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and the option to see the world famous Biodome. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. July 27, 2009.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Friends of the Hort Farm. September 12, 2008.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Friends of the Hort Farm. September 14, 2007.
Gardens of Southern Quebec Tour. Private gardens in Hudson, Quebec; the new 2007 gardens of the Flora exhibit in the old port of Montreal; the world famous Montreal Botanic Gardens; and the largest lavender farm in Canada. Tour directors: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont, and Heidi teRiele Karkoski, Fort Ticonderoga, New York. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. July 16-17, 2007.
Montreal Gardens Tour. Day tour to two of the world’s top garden attractions, the Montreal Botanic Gardens and the Flora gardens exhibit in the Old Port of Montreal. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Friends of the Hort Farm. August 14, 2006.
Montreal Botanic Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions and their famous Chinese lantern display. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Friends of the Hort Farm. September 16, 2005.
Gardens of Canada and Western New York Tour. Seven premier gardens and estates, stroll through two of Canada’s most vibrant cities, tour Swedish Hill Vineyard in the Finger Lakes District, and enjoy a lunch and private garden tour in Toronto. Tour directors: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont, and Katie Elzer-Peters, Fort Ticonderoga, New York. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Fort Ticonderoga, New York. August 1-5, 2005.
Quebec Gardens Tour. Day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions, the Montreal Botanic Gardens, and the Daniel A Séguin garden in Saint Hyacinthe. Tour director: Leonard Perry, University of Vermont. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and Friends of the Hort Farm. August 10, 2004.
Pesticide credit administration: VTFGA & UVM Apple Program Annual Meeting. February 18, 2021. online.
Vermont Flower Show Seminar Rooms. Essex Junction, Vermont. Three days of free seminars and educational workshops presented by the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association. 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015.
New England Grows Great Ideas Pavillion. Boston, Massachusetts. The Northeast's leading horticulture trade show and green industry seminars. 2005-2010 & 2012.
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo Educational Sessions. Worcester, Massachusetts. The largest nationally recognized floriculture industry show in New England. 2008 & 2010.
Champlain Valley Fair, Essex Junction, Vermont. 2008 & 2010.
Across the Fence, WCAX, CBS affiliate, Burlington, Vermont.
Landscaping with Julie Moir Messervy - studio and landscape visit (16 min, aired 5/11) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Outside the Not So Big House - author interview with Julie Moir Messervy (3 min, aired 5/11) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Home Outside - author interview with Julie Moir Messervy (3 min, aired 3/11) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Roses, a Celebration -author interview, Wayne Winterrowd (4 min, aired 2010) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Elements of Garden Design - author interview, Joe Eck (4 min, aired 2010) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Our Life in Gardens - author interview, Joe Eck and Wayne Winterrowd (4 min, aired 3/10) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Cut Flowers (16min, aired 2/10) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
North Hill Garden with Joe Eck and Wayne Winterrowd (16min, aired 7/09) (Windows media) (blip.tv)
Plant & Soil Science Department Seminar Series on Environmental Horticulture. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. Spring 2009.
Plant & Soil Science Department Seminar Series of Departmental Research Topics. University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. Fall 2008.
Faculty Search Committee for Specialty Crops position. Plant & Soil Science Department, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. 2006-2007.
New England Environmental Horticulture Economic Impact Survey. New England Nursery Association, Natick, Massachusetts. 2009.
New England Environmental Horticulture Economic Impact Survey. New England Nursery Association, Natick, Massachusetts. 2006.